Bound to change, come the season’s end…

With much more to come in the New Year, it’s been a topsy-turvy campaign so far. Hence, the team might not be as you might have predicted just a few short months ago.

None of the so-called Big Four (not any more!) have enjoyed a particularly tight defensive start, with Man United all over the place, and Chelsea Achilles Heeling at set pieces. Hence Stoke’s Thomas Sorensen gets the nod in goal - mainly for the remarkable stat that he has saved five of the last six penalties taken against him.

The big men in the middle go to the Premier League newcomer Roger Johnson, who has been brilliantly solid for Birmingham, and Richard Dunne, who appears to be rubbing rock salt into the weeping sore at the heart of the Man City defence. How Hughes would be kicking himself… had he not been sacked.

Sagna sneaks it at right back, after it was concluded that Glen Johnson hasn’t quite mastered the tracking back and tackling side of things, whilst Ashley Cole - whether you loathe him or hate him - is probably the best left back in the world. Although Evra fans might beg to differ.

In the midfield, Lennon has been on fire, as has Bellamy - who appears to have morphed into a magnificent left winger. Whilst the central midfielders feature none of your Lampards or Gerrards, but instead James Milner, who is enjoying a lush period for Villa, and Alexandre Song, who is beginning to look like a great defensive midfielder. That means no space for the likes of Arshavin, Essien, and even Bowyer, who appears to be rediscovering something like his best form.

Up front, Defoe is having the season of his life, whilst Rooney just muscles out Drogba, Anelka, and Agbonlahor.

Feel free to express your feelings about this in the form of a comment. 

Because the PFA vote neglected the last three months of action

Last night, the PFA names their team of the season, but did you know that members voted for it all the way back in January? In his BBC Sport Column, Micah Richards admits that votes were cast way back when Arsenal were on for the title and Newcastle were going down, meaning the past few months of play have not been taken into account. With that in mind, here’s our team of the season from February onwards:

Chris Kirkland
Contributed to Arsenal’s downfall with a stunning clean sheet at the JJB before stealing the spotlight again at Stamford Bridge to help Wigan to a 1-1 draw, which could prove crucial come the end of the season. Remarkably, Wigan have kept more clean sheets than any other Premier League team from February onwards.

Patrice Evra
Gael Clichy’s season went down the drain with Arsenal’s while Evra has been solid all season long at the back for Manchester United.

Nemanja Vidic
Keeps his place and, if anything, his importance to Manchester United has been magnified by their vulnerability when he has been missing.

Phil Jagielka
Dropping Ferdinand may seem harsh but a defence made up of Manchester United and Arsenal players can’t be justified when Everton have let in fewer goals in 2008 than anyone else in the country. Joleon Lescott has taken the plaudits because of his goal contribution but while he has made a few mistakes, Jagielka has grown in stature as the season’s progressed and could be close to an England call-up.

Bacary Sagna
The only one of four Arsenal